Trump Selects Transition Co-Chair To Run Commerce Department
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has chosen Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and the co-chair of the Trump transition, to be the next commerce secretary. Trump announced his selection…
CBP, U.S. Chamber of Commerce promote safe, authentic shopping this holiday season
WASHINGTON – As the holiday shopping season approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is again teaming up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to empower consumers to stay safe and shop…
US commerce secretary says closed three ‘pillars’ of Indo-Pacific talks
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a ministers meeting on Tuesday had completed three of four “pillars” in the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework talks…
US Commerce chief Raimondo to meet Chinese counterpart Wang during APEC
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The commerce chiefs of the United States and China will meet at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this week, one of a series…
‘You Were Bushwhacked’: Darrell Issa Suggests That Biden’s Commerce Secretary Was Pawn In China’s Plan
‘You Were Bushwhacked’: Darrell Issa Suggests That Biden’s Commerce Secretary Was Pawn In China’s Plan Arjun Singh on September 19, 2023 Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California told Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo…
US Commerce head to meet with CEOs after China trip -sources
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expected to meet with the chief executives of major American companies this week, two weeks after a trip to China where…
US commerce secretary doesn’t expect changes to Trump China tariffs until review complete
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday she does not expect any revisions to U.S. tariffs on China imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration until…
Disney diplomacy: US commerce secretary visits China theme park
By David Shepardson SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited Shanghai Disneyland and a Boeing facility in China Wednesday, touting two prominent American exports as she wrapped up a trip…
‘Uninvestable’ not a term to describe China, says EU Chamber of Commerce
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said on Wednesday that it would not use the term “uninvestable” to describe China, in response to a…
US Commerce chief raised Micron, Intel with Chinese officials
By David Shepardson BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Monday that she raised concerns about a number of U.S. business issues including Intel and Micron with Chinese Commerce Minister…
US Commerce chief heading to China with aim of boosting business ties
By David Shepardson and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China for four days starting Sunday, aiming to boost business ties between the world’s largest two economies…
China looks forward to discussions with US commerce chief as trade flows slow
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China is looking forward to in-depth discussions with the United States on resolving economic and trade issues when its commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, visits next week, China’s…
US commerce secretary in ‘productive’ talks with China envoy before trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng on Tuesday and had a “productive discussion” ahead of her trip to China, the U.S. Commerce Department said in…
Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeper Stole $168k, Now Facing IRS Charges
ERIE COUNTY, NY – On Monday, 46-year-old Cynthia L. Matla of Hamburg was handed a 5-year probation sentence by State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller. From January 1, 2019, to August…
Left-Wing Megadonor Is Behind An Effort To Gut The Chamber Of Commerce For Not Being Green Enough
Left-Wing Megadonor Is Behind An Effort To Gut The Chamber Of Commerce For Not Being Green Enough Nick Pope on August 15, 2023 A project of the left-wing nonprofit Tides Center is…
Lakewood Based First Commerce Bank Opens First Jackson Branch
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – First Commerce Bank, a bank headquartered in Lakewood Township, has opened its first branch in Jackson Township today. The branch will replace the old Santander Bank branch on…
US commerce chief says China export controls will hit companies’ revenue
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday the Biden administration is seeking to carefully target U.S. controls on exports to China, but rules will cost firms…
Chinese Hacking Group Breaches Commerce Secretary’s Emails
Chinese Hacking Group Breaches Commerce Secretary’s Emails Jake Smith on July 13, 2023 A China-based hacking group breached U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s emails as part of a larger cyber-attack affecting…
US Commerce chief says green steel pact would combat excess Chinese output
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday the Biden administration was “extremely focused” on reaching a “green steel” arrangement with the European Union and other…
China, Ecuador sign free trade agreement, says Chinese commerce ministry
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and Ecuador signed a free trade agreement on May 11, China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday. The two sides will create a more favourable, transparent and stable business…
Alibaba’s global online commerce arm weighs US IPO – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) -Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s international online shopping unit is exploring a U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. The e-commerce giant is in…
Lakewood business owners to meet for networking event hosted by chamber of commerce
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free networking mixer for members, potential members, and friends on Wednesday, May 17, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood…
House Committee Probes Commerce Inspector General Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation, False Statements To Congress
House Committee Probes Commerce Inspector General Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation, False Statements To Congress John Hugh DeMastri on April 6, 2023 The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Thursday launched a…
‘We Got No Return’: Sen. Rick Scott Rips Commerce Secretary For ‘Social Engineering’ In CHIPS Act
‘We Got No Return’: Sen. Rick Scott Rips Commerce Secretary For ‘Social Engineering’ In CHIPS Act Harold Hutchison on March 29, 2023 Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida ripped Secretary of Commerce…
U.S. seeks closer India tech ties; no China “decoupling”- U.S. commerce secretary
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India could become a key supplier of electronic parts and hardware for the United States, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Friday, adding that…
White House urges Congress to pass bill giving Commerce secretary power to ban TikTok
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House urged Congress to quickly pass legislation introduced on Tuesday that would provide the federal government with new powers to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok and other…
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